Vitendo4africa
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Charitable
- Income
- $373,795
- Spending
- $391,342
- Spent on programs
- 59%
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 100%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $75,000, executive director and ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 90% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1559% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $176,800 spent. Offered art and dance therapy for 250 refugee and immigrant children and youth, supporting mental health and cultural expression. 87% of them reported to have gained knowledge on how to manage their emotions and express it. Trained 101 teens to be certified Mental Health First Aiders in the African Community. Trained over 200 Mental Health First Aiders in the African immigrant community to improve awareness and reduce stigma. Delivered health education and resources to 600+ individuals through targeted workshops and outreach. 220 children participated in our Health and Wellness Program, promoting nutrition, fitness, and mental well-being.
- $32,000 spent. Welcomed and supported 65 new immigrant families, including nurses and teachers, by offering: Household furniture and essentials, Orientation and cultural training and Driving lessons and community connections Assisted 78 individuals with citizenship applications. Hosted 3 immigration workshops (reaching 150 people) and supported 55 immigration petition cases. Helped 115 individuals with job applications and resume building, supporting workforce readiness.
- $21,000 spent. Hosted 13 major community events across St. Louis City, County, and St. Charles County, with 600+ attendees. Organized 9 community leaders' meetings, including 4 sessions with local elected officials, to advocate for immigrant needs. Coordinated Multicultural/Passport Nights at 17 schools and 7 community events, celebrating diversity and cultural exchange.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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